Climate Insights for Hlobane

South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
July
6°C low43°F low
Wettest
December
160 mm rain6.3 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Hlobane is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 905 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 160 mm of rainfall. Hlobane is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Hlobane is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 35.6 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 6.3 in of rainfall. Hlobane is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°FebMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°MarMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°AprMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°MayMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 9°JunMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°JulMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°AugMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 8°SepMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 11°OctMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 12°NovMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°DecMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 62°FMarMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FAprMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 48°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 55°FMin: 43°FJulMax: 70°FAverage: 55°FMin: 43°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 59°FMin: 47°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°F
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Hlobane sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 26°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Hlobane vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 55°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 123mmFebPrecipitation: 135mmMarPrecipitation: 86mmAprPrecipitation: 83mmMayPrecipitation: 30mmJunPrecipitation: 10mmJulPrecipitation: 9mmAugPrecipitation: 17mmSepPrecipitation: 49mmOctPrecipitation: 85mmNovPrecipitation: 118mmDecPrecipitation: 160mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.8inFebPrecipitation: 5.3inMarPrecipitation: 3.4inAprPrecipitation: 3.3inMayPrecipitation: 1.2inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSepPrecipitation: 1.9inOctPrecipitation: 3.3inNovPrecipitation: 4.6inDecPrecipitation: 6.3in
Precipitation

Hlobane is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 905 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 160 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 9 mm. That's 151 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Hlobane is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 6.3 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 5.9 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Hlobane is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Hlobane is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°70°F
Feb21°70°F
Mar20°69°F
Apr18°64°F
May15°59°F
Jun13°55°F
Jul13°55°F
Aug15°59°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct18°64°F
Nov19°66°F
Dec20°68°F

The best time to visit Hlobane is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 76 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Hlobane is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 80°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 43°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hlobane based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hlobane based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C61 °F
26 °C80 °F
9 km/h6 mph
123 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h5 mph
135 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
8 km/h5 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C55 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C48 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C43 °F
21 °C70 °F
9 km/h5 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
6 °C43 °F
21 °C70 °F
9 km/h6 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C47 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C51 °F
25 °C76 °F
10 km/h6 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
85 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
118 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C60 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
160 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in